OT: British V American- Source UK Editions in USA

[Steve]

No: HPFGUIDX 102025

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Arya" <dequardo at w...> wrote:

> 
> Yes.  They have all been "Americanized" but the earlier books more so
> than the last.  ...  For about $35, you can order a box set
> of softcover UK editions 1-4 from www.amazon.co.uk  That's what I did.
>  Speaking of which, I wish we knew when the softcover editions for
> OotP are coming out...
> 
> Arya

bboy_mn (now Asian_lovr2):

If you are in the USA, you can order HP books from Canada and get the
equivalent of the UK versions.

Here is one major Canadian bookseller who has good prices -
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/

(Remember, their price are in CANADIAN Dollars, not USA)

For the most recent book (OotP) I ordered from Chapters/Indigo. I
really wanted to read the UK version, and while I liked getting the
un-translated version, the UK/Canada version has very small print, no
index, different cover, and no illustrations. 

I can live with the no index and no illustrations, but given that my
eyesight is fading as fast as my hairline, the small print made it
very difficult to read.

As I read, I saw no noticable differences between the two. Minor
changes we made like 'sweater' for 'jumper', but few British-isms were
removed from this book. The differences are so minor now, I don't see
any need to get the UK versions.

However, in earlier version, big changes were made; not just
translations but re-editing. Words were put into other people's
mouths, changes were made that compromised or confused the meaning of
things, people were added or subtracted, etc....

Someday when the series is finished, I might order the complete set in
UK version just so I can say I have it. Now if they would only print
with bigger font, I would be happy.

One point worth noting, the Canadian publisher print the books on good
quality 100% recycled paper; no trees died in the making of these books.

Just passing it on.

Steve